Mediator Training Academy
Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution is prepared by our Academic Advisory Board which includes some of the most qualified mediators, teachers and education authors in Australia.
Successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution allows graduates to become accredited by the Attorney-General’s Department to become a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
This qualification reflects the role of family dispute resolution practitioners who provide services and interventions for families experiencing high levels of relationship conflict where clients may be involved in the family law system. They may work as independent practitioners or in larger agencies.
Delivery mode
Mediator Training Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed 50 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
An undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent;
OR hold accreditation under the Australian Mediation and Dispute Resolution Accreditation System (AMDRAS);
OR hold the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC);
OR can provide documented evidence of previous experience in a dispute resolution environment in a job role involving self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas, exercise of independent judgement and decision-making, and a range of technical and other skills.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution will prepare you for the following roles.
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Marriage Counsellor
Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner works with families dealing with conflict. You’ll support people to work through issues relating to parent...
Mediator
Mediators are trained professionals who conduct mediation between disputing groups and individuals. They help each party identify and assess their...
About Mediator Training Academy
Through a range of Mediation Courses, the professional staff at Mediator Training Academy offer you the opportunity to obtain the mediation process. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to qualify as a Nationally Accredited Mediator and/or a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
